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      Wayne Bridge PULLS OUT of KSI Misfits fight with lengthy statement on John Terry jibes which ‘crossed a line’

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      WAYNE BRIDGE has PULLED OUT of his fight with KSI.The former Chelsea, Manchester City and England left-back was due to step into the ring with the YouTuber on March 29.Wayne Bridge pulled out of his Misfits boxing fight with KSICredit: X formerly Twitter / @@MF_DAZNXSeriesThe two men had to be separated by security guardsCredit: X formerly Twitter / @@MF_DAZNXSeriesBridge was due to face his new rival on March 29Credit: GettyThe pair went face to face on Saturday night at Misfits 20 – where KSI made a brutal jibe at Bridge’s previous relationship with Vanessa Perroncel.In 2010, it was claimed John Terry – a former team-mate of Bridge – had an affair with Vanessa the year before – although the ex-model has always denied it.KSI taunted: “Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex?”That is what you are known for.”READ MORE ON WAYNE BRIDGEHe then sang: “Vanessa Woah, she jumped on Terry’s d***, it made the big boy feel sick.”KSI also pushed the former footballer in the chest while Bridge had to be held back by three security guards. Bridge – who famously refused to shake Terry’s hand in the wake of the public scandal – initially appeared to let the comments slide, first responding on Saturday night: “I think that’s just him, innit?”It’s the cameras, what he does, put him in a room on your own he probably doesn’t do it, something could happen.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSKSI took to social media on Sunday: “From playing with him in FIFA Ultimate Team to knocking out Wayne Bridge in the ring at the end of March, what a life.”But now Bridge has said the fight is OFF – insisting the “deeply personal comments crossed a line”. ‘Doesn’t actually look half bad’ – Fans stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing TV star emerges ahead of KSI fightBridge, 44, took to his Instagram story on Monday afternoon where he made the shock statement.The 36-cap Three Lions international said: “I’m sure a lot of you have seen what happened on Saturday night at the Misfits Boxing event. “Firstly, I think it’s important that I explain my reason for accepting the fight. “I always like to challenge myself. This felt like a good opportunity to go up against an interesting opponent on a big stage. “I have always loved boxing as part of my everyday training routine. “I was fully prepared to train hard and have some fun. “Of course, I expected to face some criticism, but I feel like what was said on Saturday crossed a line. “These are deeply personal comments that affect mine and other families involved in the situation. “I’m a family man first and my priority is protecting them. “My opponent is someone that many children look up to around the world, including my kids. “I hope one day he will look back on this differently. “I personally don’t want to be involved in these exchanges. “I will no longer be fighting on 29th March. “I’m still looking out for my next big challenge and have some exciting things coming up in 2025. “Thanks for all the love. The support has been overwhelming. I want my friends and family to know how special they are. “Deep down I know this is the right thing to do.”Bridge has some boxing experience since retiring from football in 2014.He has twice stepped into the ring and even had an England Boxing licensed amateur bout.The ex-defender beat Made In Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews on points in 2018 – even impressing some fans with his boxing skills. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut fellow former footballer Danny Simpson – who drew on his Misfits Boxing debut last year – supported Bridge’s decision to back out following KSI’s controversial comments.The Leicester City Premier League title winner tweeted: “Disrespecting the ballers. Can’t be having that @KSI @MamsTaylor 😡🥊 @MisfitsBoxing.”Bridge explained his reason for backing outCredit: INSTAGRAM @waynebridge03KSI angered Bridge with his ‘deeply personal comments’Credit: X formerly Twitter / @@MF_DAZNXSeriesKSI’s comments caused a stir onlineCredit: PAVanessa Perroncel denies an affair with John TerryCredit: GettyThe former team-mates famously refused to shake handsCredit: AFPBridge beat Spencer Matthews in a fight for Sports Relief in 2018Credit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul pauses Conor McGregor feud as UFC star and YouTuber link up for Donald Trump’s inauguration

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      JAKE PAUL and Conor McGregor have put their trash talk on hold ahead of a potential grudge match later this year.The pair were snapped together on Monday ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington DC. Conor McGregor has stunned fans by posing alongside the Paul brothersCredit: Instagram @JakepaulThe trio are in Washington DC to attend President Trump’s inaugurationCredit: Instagram @JakepaulPaul was joined by his brother Logan and his mum Pam Stepnick on their way to the ceremony. The suited-up trio shared a snap with Jake’s 4.7million followers on X – and fans were stunned to see McGregor seated behind the two brothers. Jake captioned the snap: “Inauguration going great.” One fan gasped in response: “I cannot believe what I’m seeing.”READ MORE ON JAKE PAULAnother said: “Never thought I would see a picture like this, with all the beef over the years.”YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 28, and MMA star McGregor, 36, have regularly traded online barbs over the past few years. Reports emerged last month The Notorious had agreed to fight Jake after originally sounding out a bout with Logan, 29.But Jake called The Notorious out last month for trying to back out of the showdown, describing McGregor as “washed.”Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA fight between the pair has been brewing for the best part of four years.Jake started his pursuit of what could be a mammoth payday with the former UFC champion in late 2020.Conor McGregor Trains Amid Logan Paul Boxing Match RumoursHe taunted McGregor in a series of online videos, which included sick jibes at the Irishman’s fiancee Dee Devlin.The pair have traded several other jabs over the years, with McGregor blasting Jake’s chaotic bout with boxing legend Mike Tyson last year. McGregor attended Trump’s victory rally on Sunday and rubbed shoulders with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Posting on social media, the UFC star wrote: “Honour to be in Washington, D.C., to support @realDonaldTrump the newly elected leader of the free world, and to stand with the 13 families who lost their loved ones at Abbey Gate.”Inside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch.McGregor’s trip to the USA comes after he lost a civil court case over claims he assaulted a woman in a Dublin hotel room.Nikita Hand accused the Irish mixed martial arts fighter of “brutally raping and battering” her after a Christmas night out in December 2018. McGregor claims he had consensual sex with Hand.A jury in the civil case ordered McGregor to pay her nearly £207,000 in November. Following the decision, The Notorious wrote on X: “I will be appealing today’s decision.”The judge’s instruction and the modest award given was for assault, not for aggravated or exemplary damages.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I am disappointed that the jury did not hear all the evidence that the DPP reviewed.”I am with my family now, focused on my future. Thank you to all my support worldwide.” More

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      From Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury to battle of pound-for-pound stars, Turki Alalshikh names his four dream fights

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      THE MAN at the heart of boxing’s boom has Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury on his list of dream fights. Turki Alalshikh’s deep pockets have finally brought boxing’s previously feuding promoters together to make the biggest and best fights. Oleksandr Usyk with Turki AlalshikhCredit: ReutersAnd his wealth has not only been spread out across Saudi Arabia having also held fights in the UK and America. Alalshikh listed Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, Oleksandr Usyk vs Moses Itauma, Naoya Inoue vs Nick Ball and AJ vs Fury as his top four bouts to make. And here, SunSport helps run down what makes them so enticing. Joshua vs Fury The two British superstars have spent years in agonising and failed negotiations to fight. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd they looked on course to in 2025 after AJ was knocked out by Daniel Dubois and Fury twice beaten on points by Usyk. That was until Fury unexpectedly announced his boxing retirement – but Alalshikh admitted he could talk the Gypsy King out of it. Canelo vs Crawford Crawford tops several pound-for-pound lists – unbeaten in 41 fights and a champion in four different weights. He set his sights on moving from the 154lb super-welterweight division to Canelo’s 168lb super-middleweight division. Most read in BoxingMexican legend Canelo had at first ruled out the bout – but reports suggest a deal is close to being agreed for September 13 in Las Vegas.Usyk vs ItaumaAfter Usyk beat Fury for the second time, it offered him the perfect opportunity to retire on top – but the Ukrainian great was uninterested. So heavyweight contenders are lining up for the chance to dethrone unbeaten 23-0 Usyk.Admittedly, 19-year-old Itauma would be an outsider but the Brit teen has been likened to a young and ferocious Mike Tyson. Inoue vs BallUndefeated Japanese star Inoue joins Usyk and Crawford in the argument for pound-for-pound supremacy. He is a four-weight champ with 25 knockouts in his 28 wins – slowly running out of competition to face. But Liverpool’s Ball – the WBA featherweight champ – is a wrecking ball of his own with 21 wins and just a draw to blemish his record. More

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      ‘Now we know why he pulled out’ – Tommy Fury brutally mocked by Misfits Boxing star after Darren Till fight

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      MISFITS BOXING star Anthony Taylor aimed a brutal dig at Tommy Fury after losing to Darren Till. Fury was due to fight Till at Misfits 20 in Manchester but he pulled out after the ex-UFC star threatened to KICK him in the head. Tommy Fury pulled out of fighting Darren TillCredit: SplashTill beat replacement opponent Anthony TaylorCredit: PASo Taylor filled in on a months notice but was stopped in six rounds following three knockdowns. And afterwards, he posted online: “Now we know why Tommy Fury pulled out.”Fury – who beat Taylor on points in 2021 – is yet to announce his next fight after withdrawing against Till. Taylor, 35, collapsed outside of the ring after defeat to Till, 32, and needed oxygen before regaining consciousness. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut the American spoke out on social media to reassure fans he was okay.He said: “It’s all good, G. Motherf***er took an L like a motherf***er, I’ll be back.”I don’t give a f***. Still light-heavyweight champ, I’ll be back. I’m all good, thank you for the love, support.”Thanks for everybody who’s also making fun of me, I don’t give a f***. Ay, look if I deserve it, I deserve it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But at the end of the day, you can’t spell GOAT without AT and I’ll be motherf***ing back.”Taylor jumped up almost a STONE to fight Till on short notice. But he posted on X: “I’m taking my loss on a chin like a man. You won’t hear me complain. “This is what’s going to make me a better fighter!! I won’t duck or run!! I’ll be back soon.” ‘Doesn’t actually look half bad’ – Fans stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing TV star emerges ahead of KSI fight More

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      Jake Paul’s team send cryptic dig at KSI as fans slam Brit YouTube star’s ’embarrassing’ fight against Wayne Bridge, 44

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      JAKE PAUL’S team were quick to join fans in mocking KSI for announcing a fight against Wayne Bridge.Former Chelsea star Bridge emerged as a shock opponent to face YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI. Jake Paul’s team cryptically hit out at KSIKSI announced a shock fight against Wayne BridgeCredit: Misfits Boxing And while fans spoke out in outrage online, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions were not far behind. They posted on X: “Is it April Fools Day?” And they followed it up with an Instagram post of Paul with the caption: “There is only 1 King of the land.” Bridge retired from football in 2014 and took up boxing shortly after to keep fit. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe has had two charity boxing bouts, including against Made in Chelsea’s Spencer Matthew for Sport Relief in 2018 – winning on points.Bridge, 44, has been linked with a move a move to Misfits Boxing, home to celebrity-style crossover bouts. But few could have predicted it would be against co-founder KSI. One fan fumed: “Absolutely ridiculous embarrassing!!!” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnother raged: “No one wants this s***.”One slammed: “Tell me this is a joke?”Another said: “We will not be watching.” ‘Doesn’t actually look half bad’ – Fans stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing TV star emerges ahead of KSI fightKSI, 31, has not returned since suffering defeat for the first time, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in October 2023.And he was linked with fights against ex-world champion Amir Khan, 38, and 9-2 professional boxer Harley Benn, 28. But it looks as though he will instead face Premier League winner Bridge – despite fan outrage – with the bout targeted for March 29.KSI facing off with ex-Chelsea star BridgeCredit: Misfits Boxing More

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      Wayne Bridge, 44, hits back at KSI after YouTube star mocks infamous John Terry feud ahead of Misfits Boxing fight

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      WAYNE BRIDGE hit back after KSI mocked his infamous feud with John Terry.The Premier League winner with Chelsea is set for a shock Misfits Boxing bout against YouTube star KSI.KSI facing off with Wayne BridgeCredit: misfits boxingAnd the two came face to face at Misfits 20 in Manchester – where KSI referenced Terry’s alleged affair with Bridge’s ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel.The ex-England international was probed for a reaction to KSI’s personal attack.But Bridge, 44, told Boxing Social: “I think that’s just him, innit? “It’s the cameras, what he does, put him in a room on your own he probably doesn’t do it, something could happen.”READ MORE IN football In 2010, it was claimed Terry – a former team-mate of Bridge – had an affair with Vanessa the year before. But ex-model Vanessa has always denied the affair. Bridge even refused to shake Terry’s hand when he played against him for Manchester City and West Ham. The left-back retired in 2014 and took up boxing to keep fit. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe even had two charity bouts – winning against Made in Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews in 2018 for Sport Relief.Bridge has long been linked with a move to Misfits Boxing – home to celebrity-style crossover bouts. ‘Doesn’t actually look half bad’ – Fans stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing TV star emerges ahead of KSI fightBut few could have predicted it would come against 31-year-old co-founder KSI – who has a vastly more experienced record of eight fights. The two faced off in the ring and had to be separated by security as tensions boiled over when KSI brought up Chelsea legend Terry.He said: “Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex? That is what you are known for.”Bridge replied: “You want to go there, do you?” The fight is yet to be formally announced – amid heavy fan backlash – but is believed to be targeted for March 29.Wayne Bridge with former partner Vanessa PerroncelCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdBridge infamously refused to shake Terry’s handCredit: AFPKSI shoving ex-Chelsea star Bridge More

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      ‘Doesn’t actually look half bad’ – Fans stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing TV star emerges ahead of KSI fight

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      FOOTAGE of Wayne Bridge boxing has emerged following the shock announcement that he is set to fight KSI. Bridge – a Premier League winner with Chelsea – will take on the YouTuber after meeting him in the ring at Misfits Boxing on Saturday night and being targeted with vile abuse about his row with John Terry.Wayne Bridge beat TV star Spencer MatthewsCredit: YouTube / BBCThe two boxed in a 2018 bout for Sport ReliefCredit: YouTube / BBCBridge won over three roundsCredit: YouTube / BBCThe 36-cap ex-England defender retired from football in 2014 and used boxing to keep fit.He even had a charity bout in 2016 before facing Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews two years later for Sport Relief.Bridge won the bout on points – at one point forcing the referee to give Matthews standing counts. And clips of the former left-back’s boxing skills circulated on social media to the surprise of some fans. READ MORE IN BOXINGOne said: “Wayne Bridge doesn’t actually look half bad if he can brush up and get fit he can make this fight a good one to watch.”Another added: “Looks like a well schooled amateur does Wayne.” But still there was an outrage after 44-year-old Bridge – with limited boxing experience – was announced to fight KSI. One said: “Wayne bridge vs KSI is the most embarrassing announcement I’ve ever seen.”Most read in BoxingAnother fumed: “Pathetic announcement by KSI.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne raged: “April Fools comes early. What an absolute joke of a fight. “KSI criticises others for their choices in opponents and goes ahead and chooses a 44 year-old retired footballer.”Ex-Chelsea star Wayne Bridge has to be pulled apart from KSI after brutal John Terry jibe at Misfits 20Another added: “This has to be a joke.”KSI, 31, has not fought since losing for the first time in October 2023 to Tommy Fury, 25, via controversial decision. That was his eighth bout, with five of those wins, drawing once and also having a no-contest on his record. KSI faced off with Bridge in the ring at Misfits 20 and aimed a dig at the defender’s infamous feud with ex-Chelsea team-mate Terry. Terry allegedly had an affair with Bridge’s ex-partner Vanessa Perroncel in 2009 – which KSI referenced. Bridge and KSI then shoved each other and had to be split by security ahead of their criticised March 29 bout.KSI shoves Wayne BridgeCredit: Misfits Boxing More

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      Misfits Boxing star Anthony Taylor speaks out after collapsing and needing oxygen following loss to Darren Till

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      MISFITS BOXING star Anthony Taylor spoke out after he collapsed following defeat to Darren Till. The 7-5 MMA fighter faced ex-UFC star Till in Manchester and was stopped in six one-sided rounds. Anthony Taylor collapsed after losing to Darren TillCredit: Instagram / @anthony_prettyboyTaylor was stopped in six roundsCredit: GettyTaylor gave a post-fight interview but collapsed shortly after exiting the ring.But he later regained consciousness after medics gave him oxygen, Misfits co-founder Mams Taylor confirmed. Despite fears for the American, he later spoke out on Instagram to ensure fans he was okay. Taylor, 35, said: “It’s all good, G. Motherf***er took an L like a motherf***er, I’ll be back. READ MORE IN BOXING”I don’t give a f***. Still light-heavyweight champ, I’ll be back. I’m all good, thank you for the love, support. “Thanks for everybody who’s also making fun of me, I don’t give a f***. Ay, look if I deserve it, I deserve it. “But at the end of the day, you can’t spell GOAT without AT and I’ll be motherf***ing back.” Taylor had filled in on just a month’s notice after Tommy Fury, 25, pulled out of fighting Till, 32, following threats of being KICKED in the ring. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTill floored Taylor three times over the six rounds and applauded his substitute opponent. He said: “I’ve been in the boxing gym two years and it’s all coming together.”I was out the ring two years because no one wanted to fight me but Anthony stepped up.”Ex-Chelsea star Wayne Bridge has to be pulled apart from KSI after brutal John Terry jibe at Misfits 20 More